- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
Pine Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012000451
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #16 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Middle ranks #16 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Pine Grove Middle shrank from 916 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 240012000451 · Baltimore, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 13.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Pine Grove Middle shrank from 916 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 804
Pine Grove Middle
804 students
What this shows Pine Grove Middle reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove Middle compares
Pine Grove Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 1% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Maryland - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Pine Grove Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Baltimore
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Perry Hall Middle
Standard public school
1,582 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Middle
Standard public school
1,064 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Arbutus Middle
Standard public school
974 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pikesville Middle
Standard public school
943 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Ring Middle
Standard public school
903 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville Middle
Standard public school
900 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove Middle
How many students attend Pine Grove Middle?
Pine Grove Middle has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle is 13.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Grove Middle?
48.7% of students at Pine Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove Middle is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove Middle?
Pine Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Middle ranks #16 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Pine Grove Middle, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.